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Engaging Students And Faculty In The Evaluation Of A Usmle Review Product: Implications For Library Collection Development, Alice Stokes, Jeanene Light
Engaging Students And Faculty In The Evaluation Of A Usmle Review Product: Implications For Library Collection Development, Alice Stokes, Jeanene Light
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Introduction: Study materials for USMLE exams are some of the most commonly requested materials at Dana Medical Library. In Fall 2015, the Dana Medical Library received several student requests for online USMLE preparation materials. Librarians arranged for a trial of a new USMLE test preparation software available for library licensing. Librarians designed a plan for soliciting student and faculty feedback to inform the purchasing decision.
Methods: The Dana Medical Library ran a 4-week trial of the USMLE preparation software. Students and faculty were notified of the product trial through meetings, e-mail, signs in the library and social media. Trial participants …